Special Education Department

City Scape Public School District strives to provide appropriate programs for all students. The district provides facilities, personnel, and supportive services to aid students in learning at the pace and in the manner most appropriate for their capabilities. Dedicated educators continually strive to plan, establish, and implement special education programs that meet the needs of the growing community. As the needs of the population change, our district modifies programs to meet student needs.

Students from ages 3 through 21, (birth through 21 with visual or auditory impairment) residing within the City Scape Public SD boundaries, may be eligible for special education services. Parents, teachers, and other City Scape Public SD staff identify and refer these students for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE). An Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee determines the student’s eligibility and educational need based on state criteria.  Full and Individual Evaluations are available by appropriate referral to students residing within City Scape Public SD. Evaluation personnel serve each school by administering evaluations, making recommendations for IEP development, and assisting school staff.

Child with a disability means a child evaluated in accordance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) as having and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.
    Orthopedic Impairment
    Other Health Impairment
    Auditory Impairment
    Visual Impairment
    Deaf-Blindness
    Intellectual Disability
    Emotional Disturbance
    Specific Learning Disability
    Speech/Language Impairment
    Autism
    Traumatic Brain Injury
    Multiple Disabilities
    Non-Categorical Early Childhood

Parents are an important resource and support for our students and significantly contribute to their success. Their participation is a vital component of the total educational process. Parents and the school form a team effort to provide quality services to exceptional children.

The Special Education Program in City Scape Public SD is ready and anxious to serve all eligible students. All children with disabilities residing in the State—regardless of the severity of their disabilities and who need special education and related services—must be identified, located, and evaluated.

All state requirements concerning child find, referral, evaluation, and determination of eligibility are applicable.